All Entries in the "Charity" Category
Zonta Club of Prowers County wins Advocacy Award, welcomes new club member Lyndsey Jensen
Zonta Vice President Cody Laughlin (left) and Zonta President Connie Jacobse (center) present the 2024 Advocacy Award to Tammy Benabides, Chair of the Activism Committee The Zonta Club of Prowers County recently won the 2024 Advocacy Award at the District 12 Governor’s Conference. For 16 days, Zonta clubs focus on raising awareness about gender-based violence, […]
Operation Christmas Child encourages families to participate by packing a shoebox – local drop-off locations in Lamar accepting them
Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Nov. 18 – 25. More than 4,700 drop-off locations will open across the country in November, and shoebox packers can find their local drop-off locations nearest them. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering gift-filled shoeboxes to children including many […]
13th Annual Beers and Brats for Boobies event a huge success in 2024
It looked like a scene straight from the Barbie movie. There was pink EVERYTHING as far as the eye could see at the 13th Annual Beers and Brats for Boobies (BBB for short) event, held Saturday, October 5, 2024. The annual event’s purpose is to raise breast cancer awareness and have some fun while doing […]
Spectrum presents Sparrow House Ministries with a $1,000 Employee Community Grant in support of food pantry
From left to right: Joel Jacoby, Sparrow House Ministries Executive Director; Ryan Yoder, Spectrum Field Technician and Pat Harris, Spectrum Field Operations Supervisor Spectrum recently donated $1,000 to Sparrow House Ministries through the company’s employee-driven grants program that recognizes the value of community service, Spectrum Employee Community Grants. Sparrow House Ministries strives to create better […]
Lamar Area Hospice’s Annual Fundraiser in its 27th year
It’s time for the annual “Backyard Bash” event (Saturday, September 14), which promises to be bigger and better than ever. Now in it’s 27th year, the event is the single largest fundraiser for Lamar Area Hospice. The event has been chaired by Rose Ann Adame-Yates since its inception. I spoke with Deb Pelley, Director of […]
28th Annual Lamar Area Hospice “Angel Open” golf tournament continues to be a favorite for local golfers
Ron Reedy, tournament director Under a hot, bright sun early in the morning on Saturday, August 17, 24 teams of golfers converged on the Spreading Antlers Golf Course in Lamar. They were there to participate in the 28th Annual Lamar Area Hospice’s “Angel Open” tournament, with all proceeds being donated to the very worthy organization. […]
Zonta of Prowers County welcomes newest member, Angie Woelk
Angie Woelk (left), was installed as the newest member of the Zonta Club of Prowers County at their August meeting. Pictured with Angie are members of the ZPC Board. Guest speaker for the August meeting was Rose Ann Yates (on right) with President Connie Jacobsen.
Share the Spirit Foundation hosting “The Sneaker Ball” fundraiser August 17, 2024 from 6-9 pm
One of the area’s favorite charity groups, Share the Spirit Foundation, is hosting “The Sneaker Ball” on Saturday, August 17, from 6-9 PM. The fundraiser is being held at The Max Chophouse, located at 201 S. Main Street in Lamar. There will be a free appetizer bar and music provided by DJ Heather Curtis. The […]
Prowers County Z-Club announces new officers
New officers of the Prowers County Z-Club (left to right): Emily Recio, Treasurer; Zoey Willis, Vice-President; Kimberly Johnson, President Prowers Z Club was established in April of 2021 with 10 members from Lamar High School. The club was developed by the Zonta Club of Prowers County and is sponsored by Jane May and Tammy […]
